Tag:CDOC

Inside Colorado Clemency: the Process, Pain Points, Possible Reforms

The governor has exclusive authority to grant clemency in Colorado, but advocates say the process lacks transparency for attorneys, applicants and the public.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Reverses Unauthorized Work Activity Conviction for David Lesh

The 10th Circuit found that the statute for unauthorized work activity was impermissibly vague as applied to social media users posting images on the internet.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Aug. 25

The 10th Circuit reversed a district court decision in a case concerning disability discrimination in prison employment.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from June 28

The 10th Circuit upheld a district court's decision regarding summary judgement granted to CDOC employees and others.

Inmates Allege Colorado is Violating Anti-Slavery Amendment

Colorado inmates on Tuesday filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the state violated a constitutional ban on forced prison labor.

Supreme Court Rules that Polis Can’t be Removed from Transgender Inmate Case

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last week that the governor may be named as a party in a case involving the rights of imprisoned...

State Department of Corrections Agrees to Change Mail Policy

The Colorado Department of Corrections has changed its policy around inmates’ ability to receive mail following a joint resolution between the CDOC and the...

State Department of Corrections Agrees to Change Mail Policy

The Colorado Department of Corrections has changed its policy around inmates receiving mail following a joint resolution between the CDOC and the University of...